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District of Columbia DMV Permit Test practice

Written knowledge test for a learner's permit or driver's license. The District of Columbia DMV Permit Test is run by the DMV. It has 30 questions and you need 24 correct (80%) to pass.

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DMV Permit Test at a glance

80%to pass
30
Questions
24
Correct to pass
16
Minimum age
75 min
Time limit

Good to know

GRAD/learner permit test (ages 16-20) has a 75-min limit; the standard adult test is 60 min. Many languages; virtual testing available.

Source: dmv.dc.gov. Rules change, so check before your test.

What you'll study

The app's roadmap for this test: 66 short lessons and 473 practice questions, in 6 steps.

  1. 1

    Read the Road

    Free29 lessons

    Signs, signals, and lane markings

    • Lane lines 1
    • Lane lines 2
    • Lane lines 3
    • Traffic lights 1
    • Traffic lights 2
    • Traffic lights 3
    • Flashing signals 1
    • Flashing signals 2
    • +21 more
  2. 2

    Make the Move

    9 lessons

    Turns, lane changes, parking, and highways

    • Turning safely
    • U-turn rules
    • Lane changes 1
    • Lane changes 2
    • Lane changes 3
    • Passing safely 1
    • Passing safely 2
    • Passing safely 3
    • +1 more
  3. 3

    Drive Safely

    15 lessons

    Hazards, weather, distractions, and shared roads

    • Distractions
    • Impaired driving 1
    • Impaired driving 2
    • Alcohol rules
    • Bad weather 1
    • Bad weather 2
    • Bad weather 3
    • Night driving
    • +7 more
  4. 4

    Handle Trouble

    2 lessons

    Breakdowns, emergency vehicles, and equipment

    • Emergency vehicles
    • Mixed practice
  5. 5

    Know Who Goes First

    5 lessons

    Right-of-way, intersections, and yielding

    • Intersections 1
    • Intersections 2
    • Intersections 3
    • Yielding to others
    • Mixed practice
  6. 6

    Rules That Matter

    6 lessons

    Key laws, penalties, and exam-day requirements

    • Laws & penalties 1
    • Laws & penalties 2
    • Laws & penalties 3
    • License rules 1
    • License rules 2
    • Mixed rules

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Questions people ask

How many questions are on the District of Columbia DMV Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 30 questions.

What score do you need to pass the District of Columbia DMV Permit Test?

You need 24 out of 30 correct (80%).

Is there a time limit on the District of Columbia DMV Permit Test?

Yes, you have 75 minutes.

How old do you have to be to take the District of Columbia DMV Permit Test?

You can take it from age 16. GRAD/learner permit test (ages 16-20) has a 75-min limit; the standard adult test is 60 min. Many languages; virtual testing available.

What's the best way to practice for the District of Columbia DMV Permit Test?

Study the official handbook, then practice with questions written for your test. Driving Exam Prep gives you short lessons, an explanation for every answer, a mistakes review and a readiness score against the real pass mark.

Official sources

Our questions are written from these official sources. Always study your official handbook too: rules change, and our practice questions may differ from your real test.

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